Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-19

How the Tvenly.fffth Anniversary Of
Emancipation Day was Observed.

TIE SCATTERED FRAGMENTS OF TIE PROCESSION
UNITE AFTER THE RAIN-THR MEETING LAST NIGHT-
THK POLITICAL MATTERS REFERRED TO IN SPEECHES
AND REsoLCnoNs-THE NEGRO AND THE DEMOCRAT
&c PARTY.
As stated in THE STAR yesterday afternoon the
West Washington division OF the Emancipation
procession and some other organizations paraded
the streets OF the city after the rain stopped
Later, as many OF those who had prepared for the
parade were anxious to appear upon the streets
the chief marshal sent his aids out in all direc-
tons and collected together such Organizations as
had not dispersed and gone home The procession,
made up OF the fragments Of what was expected
10 be the finest Emancipatton-daypr procession ever
seen here, got underway about O'Clock and went
over the route announced. The line passed through
the White House grounds about O'Clock, and was
reviewed there by President Cleveland who ga
uted the chief marshal and raised his hat every
stand OF the colors The procession kept persist
entity moving, despite the occasional drenching
showers.
THE MEETING AT NIGHT
The celebration of the day was continued by q
meeting at the Lincoln Memorial church, 18th and
streets. which was well attended. Those taking
part In the exercises occupied seats on the plat
form and Prof j. VI. Gregory, who presided, called
ter the prayer Mr.. 4. st. A. smith, the secretary
OF the committee on speakers, was called upon to
lcttcrS VI He READ Or1e1 leJtef from
Judge Smell expressing his regret that previous
engagement prevented his being present. This was
the only letter read and as Mr.. Smith retired to
his seat he was followed with the gOOd-naturcd
laughter OF the audience.
NEW EMANCIPATION EDICT.
Mr. W. Calvin Chase said he had been instructed
Dy the committee on speakers to read what he
styled an emancipation edict, - which was pro-
test against the political discrimination which it
was claimed was exhibited towards the cOlored
race, while the rights OF American citizens in Mex
leo, and OF the Chinese On the Pacific coast, were
protected The remedy which has been suggested
10 eliminate prejudice In politics is the division OF
the cOlOred vote, and the paper went on to say
that II this was a remedy it was recommended.
1--WE would further recommend" continues the
paper "that the negroes should not divide to their
detriment, nor should they affiliate with any party
that refuses to confirm the nomination OF one OF
our race who has been allied to that party for
years. nor should they support party that
refuses to confirm one OF the race on account OF
color, Ii IL is proven that color is the cause. H.
known 10 be friendly disposed toward the race,
and II Is assured that that man Will recognize
merit, regardless OF color or previous condition Of
seryitude, such man should receive the support
or the American people. While We recognize in
MT Cleveland certain republican principles and
seemingly inst man, he has not gone far enough
10 assure the negro that negro democrats ii there
are any, Shall succeed negro republicans, nor has
the party which he represents assured us that 1t
wants the negro vote" A declaration is made in
favor OF the restoration OF suffrage in the District
and the presiding officer; Prof. Gregory. is re
citizens OF the states with the view OF holding
convention in the fall OF 1888 to consider the
future political action OF the cOlOred people.
THE NEGRO IN POLITICS.
A set OF resolutions, read by Prof. Geo. W. Cook,
favored industrial education in the schools op-
posed the forced and unnatural emigration of the
colored people from the United States. declared
that the allegiance Of the cOOred people to the
only by its continued support OF those principles
which made 1t the friend OF the negro, and when
the negro mas been abandoned by the republican
party his independence and manhood can best be
shown by reSenting such abandonment, and cast
ing MS vote for whatever party will maintain
principles or equal justice toward all citizens of
whatever creed nationality or color"
A poem. entitled 1.-The Slaves Dream" written
by Mr.. Michael ScanlOn, OF the State Department.
Prof. Gregory, in Introducing the orator OF the
evening. spoke OF the political outlook for the
colored race, and doubted the expediency, at this
time, Of the cOlOred voters leaving the republican
for the democratic party.
THE ADDRESSES.
Col Geo. W. Williams then delivered his grafton.
which was very elaborate review of the histori-
cal and political course which lead to the enanci-
patton proclamation, and a sketch OF the present
CONDITION and prospects Of the race. The speaker
did not indorse the policy OF President Cleveland
toward the cOlOred people, and criticised the nom.
nations OF Messrs. Matthews and Trotter as Re-
Of suffrage among the cOlOred men OF the District
he remarked, was said to have been failure
TIE MATTHEWS AND TROTTER APPOINTMENTS.
Mr.. Williams, speaking OF the removal OF Doug
lass and the appointment of Matthews and after
ward OF Trotter arraigned the President for not
protesting when outrageS were committed In the
South. THE northern negro" he said swhO
claims to be friend OF his race and accepted
oce from an administration that refuses to inter-
pose It's protest against outrage and murder for
gets That his commission is signed with the blood
OF murdered men, and that every dollar he re-
ceiyes in salary is the price Of blood, and he Will
see the time when, If he had courage enough, he
would, like Judas. go ont and hang himself"
Nr. Williams criticized the Bees advocacy OF
Matthew's appointment, and said the negroes
newspaper should advocate the elevation of the
negro OF the south, the abandonment OF the con-
tract labor system and a broad civilization.
MI. Danl E. Cahiil was the next speaker and
ne euiog1Sed the past career Of the republican
party with reference to the cOlOfed people and In
voked the race to be true to themselves in their
future political action. Owing to the lateness OF
Inc hour. Rev X. H. 6. Dyson who was down on
the program for a speech, did not speak, and the
audience was dismissed with benediction by
Rev. Geo. W. Moore.